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    Permitting & Approvals Specialist - Toronto, Canada - Gannett Fleming

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    Gannett Fleming is looking for a Permitting & Approvals Specialist to join our growing Environmental Team in Toronto, Ontario.

    Join our journey

    Duties and Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Permit, Licenses and Approvals (PLA) Lead with third party stakeholder liaison with management of issues and risks related to acquisition of PLA.
  • Carry out coordination with clients, sub-consultants, project teams, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ), review agencies, as required.
  • Assist the PLA Lead with processing and tracking of permits, licenses and approvals.
  • Assist and support the Site Plan Approval preparation and submission process for infrastructure projects.
  • Coordination with technical, engineering, and environmental disciplines to identify and track PLA on an on-ongoing basis and maintain ongoing tracking register.
  • Assist the PLA Lead with identification of required PLA (Federal, Provincial, Municipal, other) based on engineering and design development.
  • Support the preparation of PLA plans, including stakeholder engagement strategies.
  • Participate in meetings with third party stakeholders and AHJ to identify and define PLA requirements, including pre-consultation meetings.
  • Manage and incorporate stakeholder and AHJ input (., Federal/Provincial Ministries, Municipalities, Conservation Agencies, into PLA documents including plans, strategies and applications.
  • Create and maintain permit tracking system to track progress, comments, responses, submissions, resubmissions of all permit applications.
  • Coordinate with the design team on design review packages for PLAs and document submissions to different stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the preparation of documents, forms, and processes related to obtaining various types of environmental municipal, provincial, and other permits, licenses and approvals.
  • Preparation of Contract and/or Project Agreement specifications regarding PLA, as required.
  • Review permit and approval applications to ensure compliance with requirements and applicable legislation.
  • Work with document control to keep track of project reports and plan submittals.
  • Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Planning, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Administration or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with permitting, licensing and approvals, preferably in a multi-disciplinary setting.
  • Knowledge of PLA processes related to the construction of major infrastructure planning and design projects.
  • Experience preparing and submitting Site Plan Approval applications in Ontario.
  • Excellent inter-personal, time management, organizational and communication skills.
  • Capacity to coordinate and manage the essential components of a PLA tracking system.
  • Working knowledge of permit applications and approval procedures associated with major transportation, transit and/or municipal infrastructure projects.
  • Experience with AHJ/stakeholder engagement processes related to Federal, Provincial and Municipal permits and approvals.
  • Understanding of relevant legislation and requirements governing permits and approvals, including but not limited to Ontario Environment Assessment Act and Transit Projects & Metrolinx Undertakings (O. Reg., 231/08), Ontario Water Resources Act, Ontario Building Code Act, Planning Act, Environmental Protection Act. Familiarity with Municipal Code and municipal by-laws.
  • Ability to understand and interpret requirements and responsibilities articulated within project-related agreements related to PLA.
  • Previous experience on major infrastructure and transit construction projects an asset.
  • Able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent working knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, SharePoint.
  • At Gannett Fleming, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

    We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred retirement plan, and the opportunity to incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

    Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

    Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship required for this position. No relocation assistance will be provided for this position. Local candidates will be given preference.

    NO AGENCIES PLEASE: Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not be accepted.

    Location: Toronto, Ontario

    Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Employment Status: Full-Time

    Salary Range: Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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